From Kevin Ding, OC Register: To understand just how much the Lakers have going on during the regular season, just consider how Kobe Bryant even has side business to his side business. Bryant has filmed a movie – yes, he is acting in it, and it is really being termed a movie – with a […]
Archives for January 2011
Lakers/Clippers: Seeds of a Rivalry
The inconsistency that has plagued the Lakers all season long reared its ugly head in today’s matinee affair against the upstart Clippers, resulting in a 99-92 loss to end the forum blue and gold’s seven-game winning streak. Going into today, much of the focus was on the NBA’s newest darling, Blake Griffin. Unfortunately, for the […]
Preview and Chat: The Los Angeles Clippers
Records: Lakers 30-11 (2nd in West), Clippers 13-25 (13th in West) Offensive ratings: Lakers 112.2 (1st in NBA), Clippers 105.4 (20th in NBA) Defensive ratings: Lakers 103.9 (9th in NBA), Clippers 108.5 (20th in NBA) Projected Starting Lineups: Lakers: Derek Fisher, Kobe Bryant, Ron Artest, Pau Gasol, Andrew Bynum Clippers: Baron Davis, Eric Gordon, Ryan […]
Lakers/Nets: Winning Ugly Still Counts
Some games, regardless of the outcome aren’t that much fun to watch. Whether the Lakers win or lose matters, of course, but there are games where how they get there doesn’t really excite or get the blood flowing. Friday’s game against the Nets just happened to be one such game for me. A combination of […]
Preview and Chat: The New Jersey Nets
Records: Lakers 29-11 (2nd in West), Nets 10-28 (14th in East) Offensive ratings: Lakers 112.2 (1st in NBA), Nets 101.0 (28th in NBA) Defensive ratings: Lakers 104.0 (10th in NBA), Nets 108.3 (19th in NBA) Projected Starting Lineups: Lakers: Derek Fisher, Kobe Bryant, Ron Artest, Pau Gasol, Andrew Bynum Nets: Devin Harris, Travis Outlaw, Stephen […]
Around the World (Wide Web)
From Land O’ Lakers: [Lamar Odom] continues to demand a spot on the Western Conference All-Star team. Despite moving to the bench nine games ago with the return of Andrew Bynum to the starting lineup, Odom continues to play at an extremely high level. His numbers, substantial as a starter, have barely moved as a […]
Fast Break Thoughts
With an off day for the Lakers, it’s time for a look around the league with some Lakers thoughts mixed in… *The latest count of All-Star votes has been released and Kobe is still the high vote getter across both conferences with roughly 1.7 million votes. If voting ended today, his teammates on the West […]
Around the World (Wide Web)
From Kevin Ding, OC Register: One night after winning with defense, the Lakers won with Kobe. The Lakers earned their sixth consecutive victory Wednesday night, riding Kobe Bryant’s second-half surge for a 113-108 victory over the Golden State Warriors. The Lakers on Tuesday night held the Cleveland Cavaliers to 57 points, fewest in Lakers history […]
Lakers/Warriors: Monta and Kobe Unlock Video Game God Mode
(Well, I was attempting to get commenters to write this recap for me in an attempt to galvanize the site’s fanbase, but as it turns out, people were far more interested in giving LeBron James a solid s***-talking. Thus, you get a 1:30am game recap from me, Zephid) Wow, first and foremost, I want to […]
Preview and Chat: The Golden State Warriors
Records: Lakers 28-11 (3rd in West), Warriors 15-22 (12th in West) Offensive ratings: Lakers 111.8 (1st in NBA), Warriors 106.5 (16th in NBA) Defensive ratings: Lakers 103.5 (9th in NBA), Warriors 110.9 (26th in NBA) Projected Starting Lineups: Lakers:Derek Fisher, Kobe Bryant, Ron Artest, Pau Gasol, Andrew Bynum Warriors: Stephen Curry, Monta Ellis, Dorell Wright, […]